New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-24

nal Will be Liberal Home Rule in politics The
money has been found by few rich men, of
whom Lord Wolverton is reported to be one. The
Editor, much more difficult to find than money,
is to be Mr.. T. P. O'Connor, M. Z. His abili ty
is beyond question, but he is already Of the
busiest men in the profession.
An English journalist has discovered, and an
nounced his discovery in print, that no less than
four prominent candidates for President Of the
United States are now in England or ON the way
hither. The three now here are Mr.. Blaine,
Senator Ilawley and Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh, and
the fourth on the way is Mr.. Depew Nor is this
all There are several minor candidates whom
our English rienidiscreetly rcfrains from naming.
Among the weeks incidents the meeting
OF the Anglo-American Lodge to welcome several
distinguished American Masons. This solemnity
occurred at the Criterion restaurant. The
American list included a considerable number of
names from Philadelphia, New-York and Boston,
Mr. Waller, the American Consul-General, re-
sponded to the toast "1he President of the
United States" adding much, hear, to his repu-
tation as an after dinner speaker.
The Prince of Wales has expressed to the
American Minister his wish to meet Mr. Blaine,
and has asked Mr.. Phelps TO bring him TO Marl-
borou IN House ON his return TO London.
So;ety has had to endure II sad disappoint-
ment. 1t was announced ON Sunday or Monday
that the Prince and Princess of Wales would
give ball this week next at Marlborough
House. Some accounts said a garden party; but
one or the other function was confidently ex-
pected. 1t has now become known that neither
will take place The Queens garden party at
buckingham Palace with the state balls and
State concerts are considered tc have paid of
all social obligations incurred by all members
of the Royal family. Society grcvcs Int does
not dispute that the Prince of Wales has done
all that could be expected out of his limited
income Report has it that the JGbile has
made the Princes situation more difficult than
before.
Mrs Adrian Hopes ball. about which painful
doubts existed was actually given Wednesday
night and both the Prince and the Princess CT
Wales were present. 1t was the question whether
the Princess would 60 which left people anx-
ious. mo Princess, no ball. was given out as
the formula which Mrs. Hope had adopted. That
point settled, the ball of the smartest
Of the season.
The Princess Louise accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Cyril Flower present on Thursday at
Dulwich Gallery at the lunch given annually
by the Governors of DuIwich College 10 the
president and council OF the Royal Acadehly
The chairman Of the board, the Rev. William
Rogers, presided with his usual flow Of wit and
wisdom. Sir Fredeik Leighton and Others
spoke The Princess Louise, who seems 10 have
visited this beautiful gallery for the first time,
besought and obtained Jubilee holiday Of an
extra week for the college students.
Mr.. Henry James arrived on London on Thurs
day from a seven months residence In Italy,
during which 1 hear he has got through an
important piece OF literary work. lie returns in
excellent health.
Mr.. Lowell leaves town today on q visit 70
the Earl and Countess OF Carnarvon at Hghclere
Castle. He returns next week and remains In
London till the second week Of August. He
then goes TO Whitby for fortnight and after
ward o Scotland TO visit the Earl Of Weymss at
Gosford and other friends. lie retains his room
In London, where he means to spend a part Of
the autumn before returning TO America.
Mr. Irving on Thursday night gave q dinner at
the Garriclk Club TO a small party including Mr.
Writ Dexter of Chicago, who has just arrived
in London, and Mr.. Daniel Dougherty, Of Phla-
delphia. Both Of these gentlemen spend the
rest of the month in London G. W. S.